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Leaf Home Water Solutions- Milwaukee
4.1(
197
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Leaf Home Water Solutions provides best-in-class water filtration and softener products for healthy, purified water that protects both the home and family. With state-of-the-art water testing materials, dedication to White Glove installation and service, best-in-class products, and the support of the nation's largest home solutions company, homeowners can feel confident choosing Leaf Home Water Solutions. Since all installations are tailored to specific water needs, custom solutions may include enhanced impact on hair and skin, energy savings on bills, increased appliance longevity, and elimination of hard water contaminants like calcium and magnesium, while also combatting taste and odor issues by filtering out chlorine and other organic compounds. The team of professionals at Leaf Home Water Solutions takes great pride in knowing that families are provided with the cleanest, crispest, and heathiest water possible.

38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Aqua Well & Pump Systems Inc
4.6(
71
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"From our first call & the extremely knowledgeable lady who helped us troubleshoot, the very professional service technicians & all the way to the completion was an absolute pleasure. We couldn’t be any happier with our underground leak repair. I will recommend them to everyone."
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Airlift Your Well
Fully Stocked
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(
164
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mason did a great job on replacing my old shower control in the bathroom tub with a beautiful new chrome set of fixtures and made sure everything was working as expected, including cleaning out the drain."
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Cardinal Heating & Air
Cardinal Heating & Air
Cardinal Heating & Air
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88 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
D. Wilken Plumbing
4.5(
2
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Doug Wilkin was friendly and professional. He checked my water heater, and claimed that I would have more hot water, but I don't get enough for my walk-in tub. Maybe I'll have to figure out how I can buy a new one."
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Hastings Well Drilling & Service
4.8(
3
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Here at Hastings Well Drilling & Service, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landmark Services Cooperative
4.8(
66
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1931

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"

Salesperson was pretty knowledgeable, he gave me many options to choose from and tried to direct me to the most cost effective option for my situation.  He was also very knowledgeable on Focus on Energy rebates and available federal tax credits available to me.  I also had him quote a new water heater and softener, even though I ended up not purchasing them.  I ultimately chose a very high efficiency (solar ready) air conditioner, probably more than I needed, but I am happy with my choice as I have seen a large change in my utility bills as he predicted.  The salesperson was not a big fan of solar and actively tried to talk me out of it.  The lead technician was not so negative on solar and I was satisfied working with him, but it took a little extra work on my part.

The installation had a couple of bumps.

Bump 1:  They installed the condensation drain in such a way that it immediately caused a puddle of water on my basement floor.  I called in the problem about 30 minutes after the install techs left.  They did send an expert the same day to fix the problem, and I have not had an issue since.

Bump2:  I had to leave while they were finishing up the install to pick up my son from summer camp, and they said that they would not leave until I returned.  Well, they left before I returned, and they took the previous programmable thermostat that was installed on the old furnace that I wanted to use at a different location.  I called the office, but they could not locate the thermostat, so I pressured them to give me a replacement, which they did, but it is not as nice as my old one. 

I am 1 year out from this purchase, and I can say that I am happy with the results.  My utility bills are lower and the house is more comfortable than it has been.


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Lennox Symmetry 35N
GD70 Starfire Fireplace
Recommended by96%of homeowners
DR ROOTER 911
4.5(
20
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Rio, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called at 10am, the owner of the company arrived shortly after 11 and was done by noon! I could not be happier. He explained the typical cause of kitchen blockages (dying garbage disposals), and scheduled me for a replacement 4 days later. When I suggested going with a more expensive/ powerful model, he declined the opportunity to upsell. He also took time to clean up the dirty water splashes under the sink, even when I told him not to bother. Also, my dogs liked him."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

The primary difference between a water softener and a water filter lies in what they remove from the water. A water softener is designed to remove hard minerals like calcium and magnesium. In contrast, a water filter has a broader effect, removing various contaminants above a certain size, which can include bacteria and other impurities.

To decide which you need, consider your goal. If you want to eliminate hard minerals, choose a softener. If you want to remove a wide range of contaminants, a filter is the better option. Filters are also generally less expensive to install. Depending on your water supply, you may need to install both for comprehensive treatment.

Hard water isn’t necessarily bad for you. In some ways, it’s good for you. If you’re deficient in magnesium or calcium, hard water can give you a mineral boost that you wouldn’t get with soft water. However, this is where the benefits of hard water pretty much stop. Hard water can cause many minor inconveniences and lead to costly, premature replacements of your water-using appliances.

Whether you need a license or permit for water softener installation depends on your location. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, while others may only require a permit and an inspection. In some cases, both a permit and a licensed installer are necessary, and some areas have no requirements at all. Often, only certified plumbers and electricians are allowed to pull the necessary permits. To find out the specific regulations in your area, you can contact your local building department. Alternatively, a local water softener installer or plumber will be familiar with the requirements and can typically pull the permits for you. Regardless of local laws, it is always recommended to hire a licensed professional to ensure the system is sized and installed correctly. You can use tools like Angi’s state licensing tool to verify an installer's license status.

Hard water doesn’t hurt, but it might feel more abrasive, especially if you have sensitive skin. It’s also about how your skin feels after bathing. You might feel as though you have a sticky film over your body because you do—it’s all that soapy residue left behind because the hard water can’t rinse it off completely.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

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